Review: Gluten-Free Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Puffs

When I first heard that Pepperidge Farm had made a gluten-free goldfish cracker I thought it was too good to be true. Then I found out that said cracker was being carried at Target, so I made sure to stop by when I was out running errands the following day. Sure enough, right there next to the regular Goldfish was this bag of gluten-free goodness:

The new Goldfish Puffs come in three different varieties:

Buffalo Wing

Mega Cheese

Cheddar Bacon

My Target store only had the Buffalo Wing and they just happened to be on sale for $2.99/package. I am not sure if my store only carries the one variety because it isn’t a Super Target or varieties differ by location.

I couldn’t wait to dig into these to see how they taste! The Goldfish Puffs are larger than the original Goldfish and they are like a cross between a cracker and a cheese puff. I really liked the flavor and don’t think they are too spicy, which is something I was afraid of when I first saw the variety. I do appreciate the other two varieties being milder for gluten-free kids who just want to be like their friends and classmates.

Unfortunately I was unable to find any information on the Pepperidge Farm or Goldfish website regarding the new Goldfish Puffs. Here is a photo of the ingredient list on the Buffalo Wing variety:

Editing to add gluten-free “label” picture:

Have you spotted or tried the new Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Puffs?

*Please note this product has not been certified gluten-free. It is a processed food product made without gluten ingredients and like any processed food product that isn’t certified gluten-free, there is a potential for cross-contamination. Consuming this product, or any processed food product that isn’t certified gluten-free, is an individual choice. Since this post went live a few hours ago, I have received some negative comments about this product. My job is to report Celiac Disease and gluten-free diet news to the readers and share our opinions on the taste and/or quality of said product. It doesn’t necessarily mean that I, or any other author on this blog, endorses a product for daily consumption.

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Kimberly Bouldin is a gluten-free wife, runner & blogger with two children in Columbus, Ohio. After her celiac diagnosis in 2006, she has made it her mission to embrace an entirely new approach to nutrition in a gluten-free world, exploring options that run the gamut from "made from scratch" homemade bread to sampling and reviewing the gluten-free prepared foods that are continuously being introduced to the market. While navigating the waters of becoming gluten-free, Kim shares her experiences and passes along valuable product reviews in addition to helping other moms of celiac kids develop healthy menus that are kid-friendly and palatable. Kimberly is a valuable resource for those who are newly diagnosed, as well as for the more seasoned gluten-free veterans. Follow Kim on Twitter!

Wow cant believe how sensitive people are. Its nice to hear about new products. Come on guys you always eat healthy. Thank you for always letting us know about new products healthy ones and not so. Individual choice :o)

Wow cant believe how sensitive people are. Its nice to hear about new products. Come on guys you always eat healthy. Thank you for always letting us know about new products healthy ones and not so. Individual choice :o)

I bought a small bag of the buffalo wing flavor at Walgreens. $.99 and yummy! The large bag was $2.99, I think. My celiac kid enjoyed them, too, although she is looking forward to trying the other flavors. They only had the buffalo wing.

I bought a small bag of the buffalo wing flavor at Walgreens. $.99 and yummy! The large bag was $2.99, I think. My celiac kid enjoyed them, too, although she is looking forward to trying the other flavors. They only had the buffalo wing.

MSG is a neurotoxin used in baby food, baby formula,vaccines, and pretty much any processed food. The neurotoxin excites certain brain cells to keep
firing until they die. MSG is not something anyone should be eating.

MSG is a neurotoxin used in baby food, baby formula,vaccines, and pretty much any processed food. The neurotoxin excites certain brain cells to keep
firing until they die. MSG is not something anyone should be eating.

The Qwackers are a better substitute for the goldfish crackers because they are actually a cracker, whereas the goldfish puff is just a Cheetos puff. Also, the Qwackers are made in a dedicated gf facility, but not sure yet about the puff.

The Qwackers are a better substitute for the goldfish crackers because they are actually a cracker, whereas the goldfish puff is just a Cheetos puff. Also, the Qwackers are made in a dedicated gf facility, but not sure yet about the puff.

I bought the 7oz bag with the open / reclose flap thing like Oreos – except there is no hole lol. I pulled down the flap and pulled more & more & more then got to the bottom of the bag and had this big shinny surface with no hole!!!!!!!

I bought the 7oz bag with the open / reclose flap thing like Oreos – except there is no hole lol. I pulled down the flap and pulled more & more & more then got to the bottom of the bag and had this big shinny surface with no hole!!!!!!!

My daughter can only eat gluten free. she lives in a small rural town as do I. But when we went into a larger town Big Lots had the 7 0z bag for 1.00. I tried them loved them. sent my daughter pictures and she approved for me to send. elsewhere I have seen them for 2.99 I am going to send her your info.

These made my two celiac kids SUPER sick. They both had horrible problems after eating– will spare the details!–but there are so many chemicals and doubtless it’s not a dedicated gf facility. I haven’t seen them get sick like this since a neighbor accidentally gave them non gf pasta.